Free tool · 2026

How much are your app subscriptions really costing you?

Subscription fatigue is real. Enter a few numbers to see the true multi-year cost of your monthly app subscriptions — then see quality pay-once apps that charge a single time.

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The pay-once comparison uses an illustrative ~$5 one-time unlock per app for the estimate only. Real prices vary — always check each app’s App Store page. This tool fabricates no third-party prices; you enter your own.

Pay-once apps (no subscription) worth a look

SerenoA high-end sound machine for sleep, focus & calm — free to try, unlock once CycaSee every phase, your best days & gentle days G+MoneyConvert + log every expense in one tap — offline HoursTagSee what everything really costs — in hours of your life LockHour ProBlock the apps that steal your focus — one tap ScanTo ProScan, OCR-search & Face ID-lock docs — pay once PicClearFind duplicates & huge videos in one scan PhotoCream100+ real film looks, grain, halation & light leaks SnapportMake your own at home in 30 seconds CV DeskInstant ATS score + recruiter-ready templates Sono NoteJust talk — get clean notes, a summary & to-dos UnblurryAI super-resolution makes it crisp — on your iPhone

Questions people ask

How do I calculate the true cost of an app subscription?

Multiply the monthly price by 12 to get the yearly cost, then multiply by how many years you’ll keep it. For several subscriptions, add each one. This calculator does the math instantly for any number of apps and years.

Are subscriptions or one-time purchases cheaper long term?

It depends on how long you use the app. A one-time (“pay once”) app has a single fixed price, so the longer you use it the cheaper it gets per year. A subscription keeps charging every month for as long as you keep it, so over several years the total can be many times higher.

What are pay-once alternatives to subscription apps?

Across categories like white-noise and sleep, budgeting, screen-time, document scanning, photo filters and resume building, there are apps that charge one time to unlock their features. Some are listed below.

Made by an independent iOS developer (Cait518) whose portfolio includes one-time-purchase apps. This free calculator is provided as an honest resource. Prices shown by the calculator are your own inputs plus an illustrative estimate; verify real prices on the App Store.